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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A WARRIOR?
Published on 2011-04-13 20:45:00
Photo Credit: Superwebdeveloper at Flickr.comEver notice how sometimes a good instructor can say something just in passing that has a profound effect on your training for the rest of your life? I recently had one of those experiences.A couple weeks ago, I attended the annual Kyusho Jitsu Kenkyukai Gathering where martial artists from all over the U.S. come to train with Grandmaster Instructor, Chris Thomas. Over the weekend, I’d learned enough things to keep me posting for the rest of the year
GIVING BACK TO JAPAN
Published on 2011-03-16 21:14:00
PHOTO CREDIT: DVIDSHUB from Flickr.comThroughout history and into modern times, Japan has been an important part of the martial arts. Anyone who trains karate, judo, kendo, ju jitsu, or iaido cannot deny the importance of this region to our study. More recently, Japan has become one of the foremost arenas for mixed martial arts competition. After the great crisis that has now developed there, the courage and honor of everyday Japanese citizens continues to inspire us. With heavy hearts we witne
A SAFE WAY TO PROTECT KIDS AGAINST CHILD ABDUCTION
Published on 2011-03-09 17:53:00
PHOTO CREDIT: Marcin Wichary at Flickr.comI work in a Juvenile Detention Center. Last week, while I was drinking my morning coffee at home, I happened to turn on the news and saw the picture of one of our recent residents. According to the report, he was at the house of a friend during a sleep over and was accused of sexually assaulting one of the teenaged guests.Given my line of work, this unfortunately isn’t surprising or unusual. However, it also underscores the importance of teaching kids
